Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes says they wanted Arsenal in their Champions League quarterfinal draw.

The Spaniard is confident of success against the Gunners.

"Arsenal were one of the rivals we wanted, rather than Manchester United or Bayern Munich," he said. "We are not going to play conservatively at the Emirates. Barcelona are capable of winning anywhere.

"It's good that people see us as the favourites but we must remember this tie will last 180 minutes.

"Our experience against Chelsea last season was memorable and will serve us well when we play Arsenal."